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Jordan summary

Key facts
Official language(s)
Currency
Population
Time zone
Calling code
Drive on the
Member of the EU
Arabic
Jordanian Dinar
6,342,948
GMT + 2
962
Right
No
Local weather
Amman
  • /ig/images/weather/sunny.gifSat
    15° | 26°
  • /ig/images/weather/mostly_sunny.gifSun
    14° | 24°
  • /ig/images/weather/mostly_sunny.gifMon
    14° | 24°
  • /ig/images/weather/mostly_sunny.gifTue
    18° | 25°
Speed limits
  1. Motorways:
    • 120kmh (75mph)
  2. Open roads:
    • 80kmh (50mph)
  3. Towns:
    • 50kmh (37mph)
Road Safety
  1. Alcohol limit:
    • Laws against driving under the influence of alcohol are strict and follow a policy of zero tolerance 
    • Just the hint of alcohol on your breath will be grounds for driving under the influence – and could result in a short stay in jail, especially if an accident is involved.
  2. Use of mobile phone whilst driving:
    • It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
  3. Seat belts:
    • Obligatory
  4. Traffic lights regulations:
    • Red - Stop 
    • Amber – standby 
    • Green – Go 
    • Making a right turn on a red light is not permitted unless there is a special lane to do so
Costs
  1. Road tolls:
    • No
  2. On the spot fines:
    • No
General motoring advice
  1. Rush hour in built up areas:
    • There is often a mini rush hour at 08:00hrs as businesses start and at 15:00 as banks and public business closes
  2. Fuel:
    • Unleaded, Super, Regular & Diesel
  3. Parking advice:
    • Ask the Agent at the National Car Rental location for advice on local parking rules and regulations

Travel tips

There is often a mini rush hour at 08:00hrs as businesses start and at 15:00 as banks and public business closes.
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